Flash floods in Afghanistan leave over 30 people dead and 100 missing
Severe flash floods hit northern Afghanistan’s Parwan Province on August 13, 2022, leaving more than 30 people dead and around 100 missing.
Violent storm hits Stromboli, covering streets and homes in tons of mud
Streets and homes on the island of Stromboli were engulfed in thousands of tons of mud as heavy rain caused mudslides to spread across the iconic volcanic island on August 12, 2022.
Earthquake swarm in American Samoa likely related to Taʻū volcano or the nearby submarine Vailuluʻu
An earthquake swarm is occurring in the Manuʻa islands of American Samoa. These earthquakes are most likely related to either Taʻū volcano or the nearby submarine Vailuluʻu volcano, according to the USGS.
France battles extremely violent wildfire, officials warn additional flare-ups could cause it to spread further
France is battling a massive fire in its drought-stricken southwestern region of Gironde for the third day in a row. On August 11, officials are warning that new flare-ups could cause it to spread further.
38 people killed, historic buildings and scores of homes collapse after heavy rains hit Yemen
Heavy rains and floods affecting parts of Yemen over the past 2 days claimed the lives of at least 38 people and completely destroyed at least 10 historic buildings in the capital Sanaa.
Possibly the first eruption of magma at Ioto volcano in 1 000 years, Japan
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reports that for the first time in 1 000 years, volcanic eruptions spewing magma are believed to have taken place just off the southern coast of Japan’s Ioto island, also known as Iwojima and Iojima.
Heaviest rainfall in 115 years hits Seoul, leaving 8 people dead and 7 others missing, South Korea
Record-breaking rainfall hit parts of South Korea’s capital Seoul and surrounding regions on August 8, 2022, leaving at least 8 people dead and 7 others missing. At least 14 people have been injured and more than 80 rescued from flooded streams. 391 people in the capital area were left homeless.
Major flash flooding hits Death Valley after nearly a year’s worth of rain in a couple of hours, California
Major flash flooding hit Death Valley National Park on August 5, 2022, closing all roads, burying cars and stranding around 1 000 people.
More than 500 people killed, thousands of homes destroyed as record-breaking rains hit Pakistan
Since the monsoon rains started in mid-June, heavy rains and ensuing flooding have killed at least 502 people and destroyed thousands of houses throughout Pakistan.
New eruption starts near Fagradalsfjall, Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
A new eruption has started near Fagradalsfjall volcano in the Krýsuvík-Trölladyngja volcanic system, Reykjanes Peninsula around 13:40 UTC on August 3, 2022.
